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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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Rap group Wu-Tang Clan announces final tour, with stops in Vancouver, Laval, Toronto
Star

February 24, 2025

Rap group Wu-Tang Clan announces final tour, with stops in Vancouver, Laval, Toronto

Wu-Tang Clan is forever, but their touring days are coming…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

February 24, 2025

Collapses, menacing calls, ‘reptilian kitten-eater’: A look at past Ontario elections

The Progressive Conservatives are looking to win a third consecutive…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Television

February 24, 2025

Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Juno Awards broadcast in Vancouver

TORONTO — Country singer Josh Ross is set to play…

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Greenpeace USA to defend its actions during Dakota Access Pipeline protests at civil trial
Star

February 24, 2025

Greenpeace USA to defend its actions during Dakota Access Pipeline protests at civil trial

A Texas pipeline company’s lawsuit accusing Greenpeace of defamation, disruptions…

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Online marketplace Temu says Canadian businesses can sell through its platform
Star

February 24, 2025

Online marketplace Temu says Canadian businesses can sell through its platform

Online marketplace Temu is launching a program allowing Canadian businesses…

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Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack, known for hit Killing Me Softly, dead at 88
Star

February 24, 2025

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack, known for hit Killing Me Softly, dead at 88

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal…

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Automotive, Business, Manufacturing, Politics

February 24, 2025

Canada Infrastructure Bank loaning Australian EV charging company Jolt $194M

TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank has signed a deal…

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

February 24, 2025

Babirusa dies at Toronto Zoo; investigation suggests human error ‘played a role’

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says a 17-year-old Sulawesi babirusa…

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FIFA requests priority health care access for athletes, VIPs ahead of 2026 World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver
Star

February 24, 2025

FIFA requests priority health care access for athletes, VIPs ahead of 2026 World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver

Organizers of the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026 have…

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